Nassau Humane Society

Fernandina Beach, FL

A nonprofit humane society serving Nassau County and Amelia Island from Fernandina Beach, placing homeless cats and dogs in adoptive homes.

Adoption fee From $50

Hours Daily 11am-5pm (animal showings end 30 minutes before closing)

Areas served Nassau County and Amelia Island, Florida

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $50

Adult cats 1+ years: $50; kittens under 1 year: $100 (includes medical evaluation and behavioral observation)

How it works

Staff guide adopters to an animal well suited to their home and lifestyle.

Location

Find Nassau Humane Society

The area

Nassau County at a glance

Population 97,859

Housing units 45,058

Est. households with a cat 12,618

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Adult cats 1+ years: $50; kittens under 1 year: $100 (includes medical evaluation and behavioral observation).

What are your hours?

Daily 11am-5pm (animal showings end 30 minutes before closing).

How does the adoption process work?

Staff guide adopters to an animal well suited to their home and lifestyle.

Get involved

Support Nassau Humane Society

Surrendering a cat

Contact Nassau Humane Society at info@nassauhumane.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

Donate Become a foster